Tourism

Lunar Landscapes of Silk Road: Mangystau Draws Spotlight from The Washington Post

By Ayana Birbayeva on 11 January 2026

ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region is again in the international spotlight after The Washington Post published a feature on Jan. 8, describing the area’s dramatic natural scenery as “lunar landscapes of the Silk Road,” drawing the attention of global travelers to one of the country’s most striking destinations. In...